Basic Skills Requirement:All required placement examinations and/or academic assessments must be completed prior to any course registration. To ensure that students have the best possible opportunity to succeed in their major, students testing into developmental coursework are advised to complete the recommended courses within the first semesters of attendance. Not Required Recommended: ENG_________________REA_________________MAT________________________________ Completed

Students must complete any two-semester sequence in a Foreign Language or American Sign Language, or students must complete one of the following sequences:

HTY 101 Foundation of Western Civilizations I HTY 102 Foundations of Western Civilizations II or HTY 103 United States History I HTY 104 United States History II or HTY 105 World Civilizations I, Prehistory to 1500 HTY 106 World Civilizations II, 1500 to the Present

Fine Arts Performance/Studio

Any ART, MUS, PHO, DAN or DRA course that is performance or studio based in nature, such as Drawing, Photography or Theatre Production.

Fine Arts Theory

ARH 105 History of Art & Architecture I ARH 106 History of Art & Architecture II DRA 101 Introduction to Theatre DRA 265 The American Movie DRA 280 Introduction to Films INT 129 Understanding the Arts MUS 123 Understanding Music MUS 160 World Music MUS 180 Women and Music MUS 333 History & Literature of Music I MUS 334 History & Literature of Music II

Humanities

ARH xxx any art history course DRA 101 Introduction to Theatre DRA 265 The American Movie DRA 280 Introduction to Films ENG xxx any literature course HTY xxx any history course HUM xxx any humanities course INT 129 Understanding the Arts MUS 110 Popular Music MUS 117 The Dream Machine: A History of Rock & Roll MUS 123 Understanding Music MUS 124 Music of the Twentieth Century MUS 131 Survey of Jazz & Contemporary Music MUS 160 World Music MUS 180 Women and Music MUS 223 Music of the United States MUS 333 History & Literature of Music I MUS 334 History & Literature of Music II PHI xxx any philosophy course POS 390 Survey of Political Theory WST 101W Introduction to Women's Studies

Science Requirement

Students must complete one science course with a laboratory component for a total of 4 credit hours plus an additional science course with or without a lab.

Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.

Approved to Receive Degree

_____________________________________________________ Records Office

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_____________________________________________________ College Dean

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Advising Notes

Interdisciplinary Studies Committee

Students may design an individualized major, under the supervision of an interdisciplinary studies committee (comprised of faculty from each of the three colleges at UMA).

Students are required to declare a major or write a learning proposal by the end of their third semester.

Learning proposals will contain:

the title of the concentration (i.e., art therapy, Franco-American studies, or women's studies)

the name(s) of the academic advisor(s)

programmatic outcomes

what the student expects to learn

any professional expectations that the degree should encompass

an outline of courses the student will be taking in sequential order, or a "sample" curriculum specific to the interdisciplinary program, including any internships or apprenticeships for credit, and a capstone experience

a justification for the sample curriculum

course descriptions and sample curricula from other institutions that have programs similar to that of the proposal

graduate school entry requirements in the discipline

national or state licensing requirements

professional standards

outside resources to be utilized

other universities or colleges

professional organizations

business or outside agencies

branches or agencies of government

libraries

signature page

student

academic advisor(s)

chair of the ISC

dean(s)

provost

Amending the learning proposal is allowable at any time. Minor changes require the signature of the student, academic advisor(s), and the dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. Major amendments must be approved by the ISC and provost. The dean of the College of Arts and Humanities will determine whether an amendment is major or minor.

Clep Information

CLEP examinations may be taken at any time in the student's program.

Transfer Information

Credit is accepted in transfer only from those institutions accredited by one of the six associations of schools and colleges.

Only those courses applicable to the program are accepted.

Upper-Level Courses

A minimum of 45 upper-level credit hours (24, 300-400 level courses and 21 with prerequisites) are required to complete the degree.

Upper-level credit is awarded for courses numbered as such by UMA.

Upper-level credit is not allowed for courses taken at two-year institutions, regardless of the numbering.

Upper-level courses in which a grade of "D" was received may be used to meet program requirements, but are not applicable to the minimum upper-level credit hour requirement.